Tobechi Agbanike

Dr. Tobechi Agbanike is a Lecturer in the Department of Economics and Development Studies at Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Nigeria. He is affiliated with Michael Enyoghasim's Lab, where he conducts research on economic development challenges in resource-constrained environments.

His research focuses on:

• Economic development and growth dynamics in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Sustainable development strategies and environmental policy
• Energy economics and consumption patterns
• Applied econometric analysis of public policy
• Impact of governance quality on development outcomes

Analyses of his recent publications reveal strong emphasis on energy-environment-growth nexuses, carbon emission drivers, and sustainability challenges in developing economies. Methodologically, his work employs advanced econometric techniques including quantile regression, ARDL modeling, and structural equation frameworks to analyze panel data across African economies.

Dr. Agbanike's research consistently addresses policy-relevant questions, particularly regarding fiscal policy impacts on green transitions, governance-improvement strategies, and trade agreement implications for African development.

He maintains active research collaborations across Nigerian academic institutions and contributes to investigations on industrial economics, financial systems, and sustainable resource management.